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as in the mightiest monster of the ocean beneath 

 whose shadow it may swim, invisible to the unarmed 

 eye; and when we behold how strangely its per- 

 petuity in that ocean is secured, we are tempted to 



exclaim 



" Wonder it is to see 



How diversly Love doth his pageaunts play, 

 And shewes his powre in variable kinds !" 



We must not, however, allow ourselves to be 

 tempted too far; we have doubtless said enough to 

 awaken the curiosity of the young naturalist, and 

 must leave him to consult Nature herself for further 

 illustrations of the variety of aspect under which 

 these lovely creatures court his notice : their further 

 history we reserve for another chapter. 



